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	Mt. Hallasan – the spectacular mountainpeaks of Jeju Island : Tour2Korea.com
		Hallasan, standing 1,950m above sea level as the highest mountain in South Korea, is a dormant volcano with a lake crater at its summit.
		Hallasan is located in the southernmost part of Korea, on Jeju Island.
		Hallasan is one of the 3 main mountains of Korea.
	english.tour2korea.com /03Sightseeing/TravelSpot/travelspot_read.asp?oid=100&konum=subm1_1&kosm=m3_6 (434 words)

	The Impact of Global Warming on the Alpine Plants of Hallasan
		At the summit of Hallasan, at 1,950m a.s.l., is a large crater, Paeknokdam (700 x 400m, 210,230 square metres; the White Deer Lake, in Korean translation).
		Hallasan is capped from December through April, but many receive snow as early as October and as late as May. Although light rains occur in spring, the heavy monsoon rains start in the beginning of June and last well into August.
		The alpine flora of Hallasan are evidently descended from immigrants from Northeast Asia via the Korean Peninsula and eventually moved down to the Japanese Isles during the epoches of the Ice Age.
	klter.kookmin.ac.kr /EVENTS/Conference00/html/gongusuk.htm (2875 words)

	Hallasan - Online (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hallasan (한라산) is a dormant volcano on Jeju Island of South Korea.
		Hallasan is commonly considered to be one of the three main mountains of South Korea, with Jirisan and Seoraksan being the other two.
		Hallasan is written in North Korea in Hangul as if it were Hannasan (한나산); however, it is still pronounced as Hallasan.
	hallasan.encyclopediahome.com /zdnet/Hallasan (563 words)

	Hallasan - Galbijim
		Hallasan (한라산) is an extinct volcano on Jeju Island of South Korea.
		Hallasan is the highest mountain of South Korea.
		Hallasan is commonly considered to be one of the three main mountains of South Korea, with Jirisan and Seoraksan being the other two.
	wiki.galbijim.com /Hallasan (330 words)

	Natural Heritage District of Jeju Island - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
		For example, polar plants, which came southward in the glacial period, inhabit in the peak of Jeju Island and many other indigenous plant species near extinction inhabit in the low region and the subtropical forest of Jeju Island.
		Located in the central part of Chejudo Island south of the Korean peninsula, Mt. Hallasan is the highest (1,950 meters) in South Korea.
		Hallasan is a dormant volcano with about 360 small satellites.
	whc.unesco.org /en/tentativelists/1641 (629 words)

	[BLOG] HALLASAN CO.,LTD.
		HALLASAN CO. has been producing the most well-known liquor in Jeju.
		A variety of products of good quality, including HALLASAN, BAIKROCK-DAM, HOBUK-SUL, etc. have achieved the popularity up to 90% marked share in Cheju, mostly because of their light and soft taste quaranteed by usage of innocuous natura spring water.
		HALLASAN CO. has also expanded its market over to JAPAN, U.S.A. and BRAZIL.
	www.gobizkorea.com /blog/en_catalog_view.jsp?blog_id=hallasan&obj_id=789775&co_lang=2 (117 words)

	Hallasan - Korea - Jeju-Do - Urlaub in Korea 2004
		Heute Vormittag bin ich zum Hallasan (Mt. Halla) aufgebrochen.
		Wandern auf dem Mt. Halla (Hallasan) auf der Insel Jeju in Korea
		Hallasan, Mount Halla, Mt. Halla, Halla, Jeju Island, Cheju Island, Jeju, Korea, Wandern, Bergsteigen, Südkorea, Jeju-do
	www.nuku.de /archives/2004/09/02/hallasan.html (247 words)

	::: Cultural Heritage, the source for Ko reans' Strength and Dream :::
		Hallasan is an aspite-type shield volcano, displaying diverse volcanic characteristics such as crater lakes, columnar joints, trachyte dome and lava plains.
		The pristine state of Mt. Hallasan, as a shield volcano, is preserved in Hallasan Natural Reserve.
		At the summit of Mt. Hallasan, a prominent trachyte dome was formed by intrusion and emplacement 25,000-30,000 years ago.
	www.cha.go.kr /english/world_heritage_new/hallasan.jsp (268 words)

	Jeju Island Nature Environment Ecology Information System (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hallasan, rising 1950m above sea level, is located at the center of the island with 368 parasite volcanoes at its side and displays striking geographical features.
		Geographical features of Jeju Island consists of the Seoguipo layer, formed at the early 4th period of the Cenozoic era, and sedimentary rock, basalt, trachyte, and andersite at the Sungsan, Sinyangri layer formed at the late 4th period of the Cenozoic era, and volcanic puzzolana, erupted from the parasite volcanoes.
		This indicates that the last Hallasan volcanic eruption and sporadic eruptions of parasite volcanos (cinder cone) at the piedmont districts were synchronized at this time period.
	www.jejunature.com /emain/nature/e_contents_nat21.html (747 words)

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		The southeast slope of Mt. Hallasan on Chejudo Island is more abundant in warm-temperate vegetation than the northern side of the mountain.
		Hallasan more than 1,500 meters high, where the mean annual temperature is 5 degrees C. Typical of these locations are such needle-leaved trees as Abies nephrolepis Maxim., Larix olegensis Henry var.
		Near the summit of Mt. Hallasan on Chejudo Island are found Abies Koreana Wilson and Juniperus chinensin Linne var.
	asnic.utexas.edu /asnic/countries/korea/Koreaflorafauna.html (3328 words)

	Action Asia: Cheju Island: not your average island idyll (Site not responding. Last check: )
		As Hallasan is hidden behind clouds an estimated nine days out of 10, for most visitors these mini-cones known as orum in Korean are visually the island's most distinctive features.
		At 1950m, Hallasan is not only the highest mountain in South Korea, it's the physical and metaphorical heart of the island.
		The landscape of rolling hills, coast, parasitic cones and the great volcanic peak of Hallasan is even more spectacular when seen from the air, there's an abundance of launch sites to suit every level of ability, and wide, open expanses of rangeland provide plenty of space for safe and easy landings.
	www.actionasia.com /actionasia/Articles/index.jsp?aid=641 (3043 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Hallasan
		Hallasan is written in North Korea in Hangul as if it were Hannasan (한나산); however, it is still pronounced as Hallasan.
		There is a local saying stating that "Jeju Island is Hallasan; and Hallasan is Jeju." The mountain can indeed be seen from all places on the island, but its peak is often covered in clouds.
		There is a crater lake on Hallasan called Baengnokdam (백록담/白鹿潭), literally "white deer lake." There is a legend attributing the name of the lake to otherworldly men who descend from heaven to play with white deer.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Hallasan (389 words)

	weather
		The annual precipitation of Jeju Island for the last 30 years is reported to be 2,044mm for the island as a whole, and 1,560mm for the coastal areas.The annual average amount of rainfall in Jeju Island are relatively high, compared with those of other places at the same latitude of the earth.
		The reason is that Hallasan, at the center of the island, serves to block the effect of air masses of high humidity that move from coastal areas.
		The amounts of rainfalls are the highest at the southeast areas of Hallasan.
	web.syr.edu /~jahn01/weather-frame.htm (738 words)

	iSuperpage (Site not responding. Last check: )
		There are a triangular crystal tower and Chongmunkwan expressing the modern and primitive ages, Honbat plaza for various artistic events, broad grass plaza, Iletdang for praying for the birth of a son, a walk, Kotjawat way, and maze of love.
		Hallasan is 1,850 above the sea level and is the highest mountain in South Korea.
		Hallasan has vertical distribution of plants such as the sub tropical zone plant, temperate Zone plant, polar plant, high mountain plant according to geography, and there are so many peculiar plants that it forms special scenery.
	www.hellopageskorea.com /enjoy/tour/jeju/enjoy_tour-jeju-park_body.htm (617 words)

	Cockatoo.com / Korea / Chejudo / attractions / Mt. Hallasan
		Because the island was formed by volcanic eruption, a landscape of striking contrasts was created.
		Hallasan (Tel:(064)742-3084),a long -extinct volcano, towers over the island.
		The snow-covered peak of the extinct volcano poking through brooding clouds is visible from nearly every point on the island.
	www.cockatoo.com /korea/e-09chej/ek-che13_e.htm (102 words)

	Jejudo Island has often been traditionally referred to Samdado (an island of three many attributes), characterizing the ...
		Hallasan, the highest mountain in the country 1,950 meters above sea level, is a dormant volcano with a lake crater at its summit.
		During every season, Hallasan's scenery is spectacular, but it is especially known for its spring azalea blossoms.
		Jungmun Resort Complex is surrounded by the grandeur of Mt. Hallasan, Cheonjeyeon Falls and Jungmun Beach.
	my.dreamwiz.com /ojakgyo/2002/seogwipo.htm (979 words)

	TRAVEL INFO and TOURS in KOREA
		Hallasan National Park is located in the southernmost part of Korea, on Jeju Island.
		Every season at Hallasan presents a different and spectacular view, but it is most renown for its springtime beauty, when the azaleas are in full bloom.
		If you want to reach the summit of the mountain you should take the Seongpanak and Gwaneumsa courses and be at the departure point before 9 am.
	discoverkorea.co.kr /places/parks.html (572 words)

	Welcome To Korea Now !!!-Sports (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In the wide grassy meadows of Mt. Hallasan, there are several tourist ranches that offer horseback riding.
		Hallasan, the highest mountain in Korea at 1,950 meters above sea level, is a dormant volcano with a lake crater at its summit.
		Hallasan's scenery is spectacular all year round, but it is especially known for its fields of azalea blossoms in the spring.
	kn.koreaherald.co.kr /SITE/data/html_dir/2002/05/18/200205180039.asp (405 words)

	Jeju Island Nature Environment Ecology Information System (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hallasan, with a height of 1,950m, lies at the center of the lsland.
		Paekrokdam, at the top of Hallasan, has a crater that measures 700m in diameter and is 100m deep.
		The low grounds of Jeju Island, far from the high grounds of Hallasan, are formed with lowlands of gentle slopes, around which scoria cones are distributed.
	nature.jeju.go.kr /emain/nature/e_contents_nat2.html (505 words)

	Mountain Hallasan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The peak behind me is the highest one at Hallasan and it contains 'Chunji' or heavenly lake.
		Mt. Hallasan is located at the heart of Chejudo Island, which is often called Hawaii in Republic of Korea.
		Hallasan mountain is the highest one in South Korea, whose height is 1950-meter above sea level.
	members.tripod.com /~taechung/mthallasan.htm (224 words)

	Guide to popular sights in Korea : Hallasan National Park
		Hallasan is an extinct volcano on Jeju Island of South Korea.
		There is a legend attributing the name of the lake to otherworldly men who descend from heaven to play with white deer.
		Hallasan was designated as a National Park in 1970.
	www.comm.is-bg.net /kstudies/hallasan.htm (226 words)

	Jeju (city) Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		Hallasan (or Halla Mountain) is the highest mountain in the republic of Korea, and if i am not mistaken (But probably am, is the second highest, after Baekdusan (Baekdo Mountain) which is now in North Korea.
		At Hallasan's summit lies Paeknokdam or "White Deer Lake" which is home to loads of species of plants.
		Hallasan is also characterised by high peaks, steep slopes, rock-strewn valleys, and omnipresent azalea bushes, all of which provide a feast of the eye.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/South_Korea/Jeju_do/Jeju_city-1065874/Things_To_Do-Jeju_city-BR-1.html (1970 words)

	Mt. Hallasan
		Overview: Hallasan, an extinct volcano in the center of Chejudo stands at 1950m above sea level, and there is a Baekrokdam, a crater, at it¡¯s top.
		Another thing that the visitor must see is the snow covered landscape of Hallasan, which is truly a magnificent sight.
		Hallasan National Park Main Office: 0654 - 42 - 3084
	library.thinkquest.org /20186/english/travel/mun-1.htm (152 words)

	Amazing Korea
		Hallasan, a long-extinct volcano, towers over the island.
		The snow-covered peak of the extinct volcano poking through brooding clouds is visible from nearly every point on the island.
		Sangumburi Crater is one of the three major craters on the island, the other two being Baengnokdam Lake at the summit of Mt. Hallasan and the Sunrise Peak at Seongsanpo.
	tia2000.ru /dv/korea/i7.htm (1107 words)

	South Korea
		South Korea is a little bit bigger than Portugal, and most of the country, particularly the east coast, is covered in mountains - the highest is Hallasan at 1950m (6396ft).
		Korea's history has been plagued by wars, all of which have taken their toll on the environment.
		The country is dotted with 20 national parks, including the very popular Soraksan, Hallasan and Chirisan parks.
	www.eslsite.com /country_guide/South_Korea/South_Korea_Environment.html (199 words)

	chejudo (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The center of the island is dominated by Mount Hallasan, a dormant volcano which last erupted in 1007 AD.
		Many lava flows can be seen radiating from Mount Hallasan, as well as numerous small cinder cones scattered all over the interior of the island.
		Mount Hallasan, at 6,400 feet is the highest peak in South Korea.
	www.cet.edu /ete/modules/korea/chejudo.html (129 words)

	Columns: Korean Journey 3: Hallasan National Park] - Welcome to Seoul Selection - Shop for Korean Cultural and ...
		The bulging eyes, the fat nose, and the strong mouth are the most prominent features of the odd stone statues.
		Hallasan is home to many endangered plant species; about 70 species of rare plants found only on Jeju Island.
		Hallasan is about a 35-minute bus ride from the downtown area of Jeju City.
	www.seoulselection.com /columns_read.html?cid=2655 (331 words)

	2007 International Destination Expo - Asia: Jeju, Korea
		With its romantic semi-tropical image, Jejudo Island is a popular destination with a growing number of vacationers as well as honeymooners from home and abroad.
		Hallasan offers visitors a completely different experience in each of the four seasons.
		ICC JEJU is located within the Jungmun Resort Complex, with the cobalt-blue Northern Pacific stretching to the south and towering Mt. Hallasan commanding the north.
	www.astanet.com /conference/ide07/jeju.asp (962 words)

	Nature
		South Korea is a little bit bigger than Portugal, and most of the country, particularly the east coast, is covered in mountains - the highest is Hallasan.
		It is located four kilometres west of Ch'ongch'o-ho Lake, in the Sokch'o area.
		As befits an extinct volcano, most of Mount Hallasan National Park is made of basalt, however, different types of forests and vegetation have formed along the slopes depending on the altitude.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /asia/korea/about_destin/nature.html (480 words)

	KNTO Destination Guide - Mt. Hallasan National Park 한라산 국립공원 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Mt. Hallasan in the center of Jeju-do Island is an extinct volcanic mountain.
		It is 1,950m high and on its summit is Baengnokdam, a crater 2km in circumference.
		The park attracts visitors all year long with its azaleas blossoming in the spring, red maples and colorful trees in autumn, and snow-covered landscape in the winter.
	www.visitkorea.or.kr /eng/info_db/dest/sight_detail.jsp?seqno=1421 (299 words)

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